Dr. Stewart Alexander's JAMA Pediatrics Paper Receives National Attention
Stewart Alexander, PhD published his paper "Sexuality Talk During Adolescent Health Maintenance Visits" in JAMA Pediatrics this week, and he has received national attention from NBC news, ABC news, NPR and numerous other media outlets. His study directly observed discussions about sexuality between adolescents and their health care providers. Collaborating GIM co-authors included Rowena Dolor, MD and James Tulsky, MD. Congratulations, Stewart!
Simel gets Congressional tribute
On Thursday, December 19, 2013, Rep. Mike McIntyre presented David Simel, MD, professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine) and vice chair for Veteran's Affairs, with a Congressional citation for outstanding service to the VA medical system.
Congressman McIntyre's tribute to Dr.
Dr. David Simel Honored with Congressional Recognition Award
David Simel, MD was honored on December 19, 2013 with a Congressional Recognition Award for his outstanding service to Veterans by Congressman Mike McIntyre. This is a wonderful and fitting testament to the impact David has had on the lives of countless veterans, colleagues, and trainees over the years. Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition, David!!
Dr. Kelli Allen Receives PCORI Award to Study Knee Osteoarthritis
Kelli Allen, PhD received a PCORI award to study knee osteoarthritis. The grant, entitled, "Physical Therapy vs. Internet-Based Exercise Training for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis" will fund a study to compare the effectiveness of practical interventions to improve patient centered outcomes including lower extremity pain, stiffness, and function. This was a highly competitive round of PCORI funding, with only 11% of applications receiving funding. Congratulations, Kelli!
Dr. Lesley Curtis promoted to Full Professor!
Lesley H. Curtis, PhD was promoted to Full Professor of Medicine by the Duke University School of Medicine Board of Trustees on December 1, 2013! Her appointment to this highest academic rank reflects the tremendous impact of her work to improve human health, her continuous exemplary scholarship, and the extraordinarily high esteem she has garnered as a preeminent scholar among her peers and scholars nationally and internationally. Dr.
GIM faculty publish JAMA Viewpoint feature on Medication Adherence
Leah Zullig, Eric Peterson and Hayden Bosworth published a JAMA “Viewpoint” entitled, “Ingredients of Successful Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence” see piece here: Zullig et al Viewpoint. Congratulations!
Dr. Van Houtven's work featured at international conference
Dr. Courtney Van Houtven’s work was will be featured at the “Workshop on the Economics of Long-Term Care” in Geneva, Switzerland, December 16-17, 2013, where she and her colleagues will also present on, “Informal Care and Caregiver’s Labor Market Outcomes in South Korea” during this workshop.
Southern Society of General Internal Medicine Seeking Panel Mentors
The Southern Society of General Internal Medicine is inviting faculty members at the rank of assistant professor or above to participate as a Panel Mentor at this year’s regional meeting in New Orleans, February 20-22, 2014. Since its inception seven years ago, Panel Mentoring has been highly rated by attendees, and demand has grown for these sessions. When you attend the Southern SGIM meeting, we hope that you can give 1.5 hours (or more, if willing) of your time to be a mentor. You will be sharing your experience and giving advice to three SSGIM memb